March Madness Mega Used Book Sale Headed to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds

(Lakewood, Colo. – Feb. 14, 2014) If you’re looking for a great deal on books, movies and music, the Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends of JCPL will hold its annual Mega March Madness Used Book Sale from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1, and from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave, Golden.

This year, the sale will feature more than 40,000 books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and much more. Books will be available from 50 cents to $2.50, with hardback fiction for just $1. Sunday is Bag Day, where for $6 you can fill up a grocery bag full of items.

“The March Madness Mega Used Book Sale is about more than finding your next great book,” said Natalie Martinez, executive director, Library Foundation. “It’s about improving library services across the county. As with all our book sales, the proceeds will help fund great programs at Jefferson County Public Library, including the Summer Reading Club, the Culture Pass program, JCPL2Go Tablets and other high impact programs.”

Last year the Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends of JCPL raised more than $325,000 from these book sales to support library programs and services. More information is available on book sales and events at jeffcolibraryfoundation.org or by calling 303-403-5075.

About the Jefferson County Library Foundation and FriendsThe Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends work to support and enrich the capabilities, resources and services of Jefferson County Public Library through fundraising and advocacy efforts that benefit the community. The Friends of Jefferson County Public Library is a county-wide organization dedicated to enhancing the programs and resources of our libraries. For more information, visit jeffcolibraryfoundation.org.

About Jefferson County Public LibraryJefferson County Public Library (JCPL) is the third largest public library in the state of Colorado. Our mission is to meet the changing needs of our communities by providing information and environments that promote personal growth and community transformation. A JCPL library card is the smartest card in your wallet, giving you access to an online library that operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week, a network of 10 libraries, a Bookmobile, a Traveling Children's Library and an eTrain mobile computer training lab, as well as books, periodicals, CDs and DVDs, audio and eBooks, and computer and Internet resources. For more information contact your local library or visit jeffcolibrary.org.